Canon Formation: How Do We Decide What Becomes a "Classic"?

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Discussion Panels

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6:00 PM, Friday 30 Aug 2013 ADT (1 hour)

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San Antonio Convention Center - 101A

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AcademicCanonPopulated

Canon formation takes place through awards short lists, juries, critical essays, and anthologies. What conscious processes inform these decisions, and how do canons form over time?

Karen Burnham

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Ann VanderMeer

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Jacob Weisman

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Damien Broderick

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Canon Formation: How Do We Decide What Becomes a "Classic"?

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